Budgeting

The new CDCP: Here’s when seniors can apply for the federal government’s dental plan

New details about the government’s dental plan for seniors, as well as people with disabilities, kids under 18 and...

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: December 24, 2023

Interest rates, stock market predictions, supply chain issues—what this column got right and wrong in 2023.

GICs

What is a cashable GIC?

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Financial literacy

Say what?! 5 financial buzzwords we kept hearing in 2023

We’ve picked five words and phrases that capture the financial mood of 2023. From quiet hiring to soft saving,...

Retired Money

Inflation a scourge for retirees? Ottawa’s silver lining(s)

Inflation and taxes—both can affect retirement income. Thankfully CPP, OAS and GIS have inflation indexing. Here’s how it may...

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U.S. withholding tax in an RRSP for Canadians

For Canadians who have withholding tax on U.S. income in an RRSP, sometimes this tax can be avoided.

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Should seniors cancel their life insurance policies?

At what point do we no longer need life insurance? You will find the answer by going back to...

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How to divide the assets of an estate between beneficiaries

Three siblings are beneficiaries of their parents’ estate, which includes several properties and investment accounts. How should they divide...